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Skin care myths and tips for healthy skin

| June 3, 2020

Not sure where the truth lies when it comes to skin care? Our Skin-tellectuals sort the fact from fiction on some common questions. Q. Do you need to change you skin care routine in Summer? According Dr Bhavjit Kaur from the Health and Aesthetics Clinic in London there can be an argument for changing some of your regime as the weather warms up. As temperatures rise some people may find their skin produces more oil and if this is an issue she suggests swapping your usual cleanser for a salicylic acid cleanser. Salicylic acid helps control oil production, fight the…

Vitamin C – What can it do for your skin?

| December 6, 2016

Antioxidants like Vitamin C are a must have in your anti-aging skincare arsenal, Chandni Patel explains why.  We often think of Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid as our ‘go-to’ ingredient when our immune system needs supporting in the winter to fight off flu’s and colds.  But it has numerous other health benefits including preventing and treating diseases like scurvy, lowering hypertension, increasing absorption and utilisation of iron, wound healing, bone health and strengthening blood vessels.  And when it comes to skin, it has a multitude of positive effects, which is why it’s such a popular ingredient in skin…